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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,465

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $44,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,400

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $41,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelX3X3E-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $91,500
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $85,095
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Premium Package 3,450 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
M Sport Package 3,000    
Convenience Package 1,850 1,150  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Sport Activity Package   1,250  
Premium 2 Package     2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,120
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Premium Package 3,140 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
M Sport Package 2,730    
Convenience Package 1,685 1,045  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Sport Activity Package   1,140  
Premium 2 Package     1,860
Premium 1 Package     1,972
Options (change) 14,840 12,390 4,120
Options (change) 13,515 11,285 3,832
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $52,465 $54,315 $96,495
Total Invoice $48,400 $50,125 $89,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,136
Model Year201120112012
ModelX3X3E-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,465$54,315$96,495
Adjustments for Features-1000-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,365$54,315$96,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0
Total Invoice$48,400$50,125$89,802
Adjustments for Features-920-358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,308$50,125$89,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,817$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year201120112012
ModelX3X3E-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,790$5,690$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-358

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20112012
ModelX3E-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length183.0 in192.7 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested305093%
Total Not Requested2407%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested1415100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested275092%
Total Not Requested2408%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%

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